11 San Antonio dive bars we discovered in 2018

December 24, 2018 1:10 PM

From a Northeast Side bar that houses four— yes, four— shuffleboard tables, to a hip new bar in Hemisfair, Chuck reviewed dive bars around the Alamo City for our Pub Crawl story series. Click through the gallery above to get familiar with 11 dive bars we discovered in San Antonio last year.

From a Northeast Side bar that houses four— yes, four— shuffleboard tables, to a hip new bar in Hemisfair, Chuck reviewed dive bars around the Alamo City for our Pub Crawl story series. Click through the

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Bentley's: Bentley's is a low risk/high reward type of bar for people who want to meet up for some good conversation and a few drinks without breaking the bank in an environment that floats safely above the neighborhood dive designation. For our full review, click here.

Bentley's: Bentley's is a low risk/high reward type of bar for people who want to meet up for some good conversation and a few drinks without breaking the bank in an environment that floats safely above the ... more

Still Golden Social House: When it’s boozing time, this bar does not shy away from headier spirits. If you’re over all the frosé-saturated summer days, order up cocktail better suited to a San Antonio fall: the $8 Frozen Guy, laden with vodka, pumpkin spice, cold brew, vanilla, Caffe del Fuego liqueur and almond milk. Keep reading the rest of our review here.

Still Golden Social House: When it’s boozing time, this bar does not shy away from headier spirits. If you’re over all the frosé-saturated summer days, order up cocktail better suited to a San Antonio ... more

Photo: Paul Stephen /San Antonio Express-News

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The South: It’s a modern eatery and bar that caters to the much-neglected professionals in that part of town with reasonably priced drinks that include — but unlike much of the other options in that area aren’t limited to — beer and margaritas. To read our full review, click here.

The South: It’s a modern eatery and bar that caters to the much-neglected professionals in that part of town with reasonably priced drinks that include — but unlike much of the other options in that area ... more

Photo: Xelina Flores /Contributor

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Jack Rabbit:Manager Christopher Treviño runs a friendly and fun tight ship at the somewhat nondescript, low-slung blue building on the east side of San Pedro near a car wash, storage units and auto repair shops. Definitely worth checking out for nightlife near Luna and the Bang Bang Bar. And because of its location, a surprisingly cool breeze comes in unobstructed to its patios. To read our full review, click here.

Jack Rabbit:Manager Christopher Treviño runs a friendly and fun tight ship at the somewhat nondescript, low-slung blue building on the east side of San Pedro near a car wash, storage units and auto repair ... more

JW's Bracken Saloon: JW’s is a neighborhood bar with a random pulse — no two trips are likely to be the same. And if you really fall in love with the bar, the Thomases are willing to sell it to you so they can fully retire. To read our full review, click here.

JW's Bracken Saloon: JW’s is a neighborhood bar with a random pulse — no two trips are likely to be the same. And if you really fall in love with the bar, the Thomases are willing to sell it to you so they ... more

Rookies Too takes its shuffleboard seriously, with four tables in a separate area adjacent to the bar that has grandstand seating for spectators. Come as you are, but prepare for a night-time crowd at this Northeast Side bar that doesn’t take itself too seriously. If you mention that it’s your first time there, the manager will pick up the tab on your first drink. Read our full review here.

Rookies Too takes its shuffleboard seriously, with four tables in a separate area adjacent to the bar that has grandstand seating for spectators. Come as you are, but prepare for a night-time crowd at this ... more

The Hidden Treehouse: As testament to its name, the Treehouse is the type of place to sneak away for a few hours and relax in a casual environment. It’s not the place for shot-slugging, hard partying and loud music. To read our full review, click here.

The Hidden Treehouse: As testament to its name, the Treehouse is the type of place to sneak away for a few hours and relax in a casual environment. It’s not the place for shot-slugging, hard partying and loud ... more

Photo: Xelina Flores /For The Express-News

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I Don’t Know Yet Lounge: This old bar with a clever name and 1970s vibe is quirky but easily accessible and still has plenty of tread on the tires. It's a neighborhood joint that fills enough niches, provided you aren't looking for a young crowd, loud music, glistening bathrooms, high-end spirits and lots of people to mingle with. To read our full review of the IDKY Lounge, click here.

I Don’t Know Yet Lounge: This old bar with a clever name and 1970s vibe is quirky but easily accessible and still has plenty of tread on the tires. It's a neighborhood joint that fills enough niches, provided ... more

Photo: By Xelina Flores /For The Express-News

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Krystal's Cocktails: This is the type of bar that kicks it back old school, focusing its attention on the beer and the booze and little else. Formerly the home Jerry Dean’s Cocktails, it has been renovated into a cleaner, cozier and more inviting place. To read our full review of this Northeast Side bar, click here.

Krystal's Cocktails: This is the type of bar that kicks it back old school, focusing its attention on the beer and the booze and little else. Formerly the home Jerry Dean’s Cocktails, it has been renovated ... more

Photo: Xelina Flores /For The Express-News

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At Con Safos, you can show some respect to San Antonio culture, as well as your taste buds, and enjoy the park, especially since you can stroll around Hemisfair with your beverage in hand. To read our complete review of Con Safos, click here.

At Con Safos, you can show some respect to San Antonio culture, as well as your taste buds, and enjoy the park, especially since you can stroll around Hemisfair with your beverage in hand. To read our complete ... more

Photo: Xelina Flores /For The Express-News

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Two Rivers Tavern: Tucked into a strip center off O’Connor Road on the Northeast Side, Two Rivers Tavern is a spacious sports bar, dive bar, small-scale restaurant, pool and gaming hall, live-music venue and a place you can wet your whistle as early as 7 a.m. every day but Sunday. To read our complete review, click here.

Two Rivers Tavern: Tucked into a strip center off O’Connor Road on the Northeast Side, Two Rivers Tavern is a spacious sports bar, dive bar, small-scale restaurant, pool and gaming hall, live-music venue and ... more

Photo: Xelina Flores /For The Express-News

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From a Northeast Side bar that houses four— yes, four— shuffleboard tables, to a hip new bar in Hemisfair, Chuck reviewed dive bars around the Alamo City for our Pub Crawl story series. Click through the gallery above to get familiar with 11 dive bars we discovered in San Antonio last year.

From a Northeast Side bar that houses four— yes, four— shuffleboard tables, to a hip new bar in Hemisfair, Chuck reviewed dive bars around the Alamo City for our Pub Crawl story series. Click through the